1 of 5 | Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (L) throws as he is hit by Cleveland Browns defender Dalvin Tomlinson on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field in Cleveland. Photo by Aaron Josefczyk/UPI | License Photo
Patrick Mahomes, Jalen Hurts, Jaylen Waddle and T.J. Watt were among key players injured in Week 15 of the NFL season.
Sam Hubbard, Nick Chubb and Josh Allen were among other players hurt in Sunday’s games. Those injured in Thursday and Sunday games will be evaluated this week to determine the extent of their issues. Advertisement
Mahomes injured his right ankle in the fourth quarter of a 21-7 Kansas City Chiefs win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in Cleveland.
Chiefs coach Andy Reid said the ankle is not broken and called Mahomes “day-to-day.” He said Mahomes wanted to return to the game, but the Chiefs held him out. Mahomes said he will “try to get ready for next week.” Advertisement
Sources told NFL Network that the Chiefs fear Mahomes sustained a high-ankle sprain.
Patrick Mahomes limps off after getting tangled up on a failed 4th down pic.twitter.com/WnIgmsscfN— NFL on CBS (@NFLonCBS) December 15, 2024
Mahomes completed 19 of 38 passes for 159 yards and two scores before his exit. Backup quarterback Carson Wentz completed 2 of 2 passes for 20 yards in relief of Mahomes.
Chiefs defensive back Chamarri Conner sustained a concussion and also exited Sunday’s game early. Browns coach Kevin Stefanski told reporters that running back Nick Chubb, who ran for 41 yards on nine carries, sustained a broken left foot.
Browns cornerback Martin Emerson (concussion), defensive lineman Shelby Harris (elbow) and pass rusher Myles Garrett (eye) also sustained injuries.
The Chiefs (13-1) will host the Houston Texans (9-5) on Saturday in Kansas City, Mo. The Browns (3-11) will battle the Cincinnati Bengals (6-8) on Sunday in Cincinnati.
Bengals pass rusher Sam Hubbard sustained a knee injury in a 37-27 win over the Tennessee Titans. He told reporters he thinks he injured the PCL in his right knee after making a 2-yard touchdown catch in the second quarter. Advertisement
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts sustained a broken finger on his left, non-throwing hand during a 27-13 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday in Philadelphia. Hurts completed 25 of 32 passes for 290 yards and two scores. He also ran for 45 yards and a score on 15 carries.
Eagles offensive lineman Landon Dickerson sustained a knee injury and did not return. Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt also exited the game early due to an ankle injury he sustained in the fourth quarter. He logged two sacks and a forced fumble.
Watt told reporters that he rolled the ankle and X-rays returned negative results for broken bones. Steelers coach Mike Tomlin said it was a “low-ankle” injury.
Watt totaled 11.5 sacks through 14 starts this season. He leads the NFL with 18 tackles for a loss and six forced fumbles. Steelers backup quarterback Justin Fields (abdomen) and cornerback Donte Jackson (back) also sustained injuries.
The Steelers (10-4) will face the Baltimore Ravens (9-5) on Saturday in Baltimore. The Eagles (12-2) will play the Washington Commanders (9-5) on Sunday in Landover, Md. Advertisement
Commanders tight end Zach Ertz sustained a concussion during a 29-19 win over the New Orleans Saints. He hauled in two catches for 25 yards. Saints running back Alvin Kamara (groin) and defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (stinger) also left that game early.
Kamara totaled 70 yards from scrimmage and a score on nine touches. The Saints (5-9) will face the Green Bay Packers (10-4) on Dec. 23 in Green Bay, Wis.
Packers linebacker Quay Walker sustained an ankle injury during a 30-13 win over the Seattle Seahawks, and Seahawks quarterback Geno Smith sustained a knee injury. He completed 15 of 19 passes for 149 yards and an interception. Backup quarterback Sam Howell completed 5 of 14 passes for 24 yards and an interception in relief of Smith.
The Seahawks (8-6) will host the Minnesota Vikings (11-2) in Week 16.
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle sustained a knee injury in the first half of a 20-12 loss to the Texans. Waddle was targeted twice, but did not log a catch. Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel did not provide an update on Waddle’s injury during his postgame news conference.
Fellow Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose sustained a head injury in the third quarter. That injury resulted in a long stoppage in play as medial personnel placed DuBose on a stretcher and took him to a Houston hospital. Advertisement
The Dolphins said Monday that DuBose remained at the hospital for overnight evaluation, but tests revealed positive results and he has movement in all extremities. He remains under the care of doctors.
Texans defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (ankle) also left the game early.
The Dolphins (6-8) will host the San Francisco 49ers (6-8) on Sunday in Miami Gardens, Fla.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen told reporters he went to the X-ray room because he “took a funky fall” during a win over the Detroit Lions, but everything “checked out fine.”
Allen, a frontrunner for NFL MVP honors, completed 23 of 34 passes for 362 yards and two passing scores. He also ran for 68 yards and two scores on 11 carries.
Lions defensive lineman Alim McNeill (knee) and cornerbacks Carlton Davis (jaw) and Khalil Dorsey (ankle) also were injured in that high-scoring matchup.
Coach Dan Campbell told reporters that the Lions fear Davis, Dorsey and McNeill sustained season-ending injuries. The Lions (12-2) will face the Chicago Bears (4-9) on Sunday in Chicago.
Arizona Cardinals running back Trey Benson (ankle), Denver Broncos running back Jaleel McLaughlin (quad), Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) and New York Giants quarterback Tommy DeVito (concussion) were among the other players injured in Week 15. Advertisement
Week 15 will conclude with two Monday matchups. The Vikings will host the Bears at 8 p.m. in Minneapolis. The Las Vegas Raiders will host the Atlanta Falcons at 8:30 p.m. in Las Vegas.
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Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (L) celebrates his touchdown with offensive tackle Lane Johnson during the second half against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on December 15, 2024. Photo by Laurence Kesterson/UPI | License Photo
